American Revolution Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

Which event marked the beginning of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Lexington and Concord

• Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian War

• Declaration of Independence

What was the main cause of the American Revolution?

• Desire for independence from British rule

• Lack of representation in the British government

• Disagreements over trade and economic policies

• High taxes imposed by the British government

Which document declared the United States as an independent nation?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

• Constitution of the United States

Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was the name of the American army during the Revolution?

• British Army

• Confederate Army

• Union Army

• Continental Army

Who was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army?

• George Washington

• John Adams

• Benjamin Franklin

• Thomas Jefferson

Which country supported the American colonists during the Revolution?

• England

• Spain

• Germany

• France

When did the American Revolution end?

• July 4, 1776

• October 31, 1783

• December 25, 1789

• September 3, 1783

Which of the following was a hardship faced by the soldiers at Valley Forge?

• Lack of food
• Lack of good shelter
• Disease
• All of the above